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dennis_trekker
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RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
I’ve actually called references a couple times, but honestly, I’m not sure it made much difference. One guy gave me three numbers and they all sounded a little too glowing, you know? I’ve started looking for online revie...
RE: Why does load distribution always trip me up?
French cleats are one of those things I keep meaning to try, but I always end up defaulting to what I know - toggle bolts, molly bolts, whatever gets the job done in these unpredictable walls. I get the appeal though, es...
RE: locked out drama - what would you do?
I hear you on the fake rocks - those things are basically a running joke among my neighbors. I’ve actually gone the route of a combination lockbox tucked behind a planter. Not the prettiest, but I’d rather deal with that...
RE: Greener Sleep Spaces: Small Swaps That Made a Big Difference
Wool’s definitely a pain for curtains, but I’ve actually had decent luck with a heavy wool blend in my drafty old place - less fuzz than pure wool, and the insulation is hard to beat in winter. Have you tried lining them...
RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind
Corners are my nemesis too. I swear, every time I think I’ve got them smooth, the afternoon sun comes in and just laughs at me. I get what you mean about paper tape - - I’ve had the same luck. Mesh always seems to teleg...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
I get what you mean about not turning the yard into a “backyard war zone.” I’ve got an old stone foundation that’s seen enough water over the years, so I’m always wary of sending too much toward the house. I actually tri...